New York coverlet, doubleweave; big lion trademark

Name/Title

New York coverlet, doubleweave; big lion trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.015

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Fancy floral tile medallions pattern in centerfield with small birds. Tree border on sides; larger tree border on bottom. Woven with big lion ("hollow lion") trademark in cornerblock.

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Attribution

Attributed to

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Color

Navy, Natural